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Augustana College, often referred to as "Augie", traces its roots to the Hillsboro Academy which was established in Illinois in 1835. A group of professors from this institute created The Augustana College and Seminary in 1860. It was initially located in Chicago, but moved to a number of times until it finally came to Canton, South Dakota, in 1884. The Lutheran Normal School, which was founded in 1889, merged with this institute and was established as the Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The college currently occupies a 100-acre campus.
Augustana College offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in various disciplines. Students can choose from more than 50 majors, 30 minors, and over 10 pre-professional programs. Courses are available in the fields of business administration, nursing, biology, education, chemistry, history, and psychology.
The sports teams of Augustana College, known as the Vikings, compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and NCAA Division II. The Vikings participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, track and field, wrestling, softball, and volleyball.
Augustana can be found in Sioux Falls, SD (a medium-sized city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Augustana is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Augustana offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in science and mathematics.
Augustana does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 490 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 530 to 590, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Augustana are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 1,745 students were enrolled in Augustana.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Augustana. The school offers students meal plans. Augustana student athletes compete in North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Augustana College
2001 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57197-0001
General Phone: (605) 274-0770
http://www.augie.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 72 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, education, education of hearing impaired, education of speech impaired, special ed, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 63 | business management, accounting and related services, business communications, accounting, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 60 | political science, English, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language, German language, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 55 | registered nursing, community nurse |
| Science | 51 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Media | 13 | journalism, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | exercise science, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering physics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Augustana in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 387 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 4 |
In 2007, Augustana had a total enrollment of 1,745 students (1,666 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 42% |
| Minnesota | 34% |
| Iowa | 12% |
| Nebraska | 4% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 11 % |
Augustana offers campus housing for 1,217 of its 1,666 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Sioux Falls, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,353 | 1,105 | 82% | 432 | 39% |
| Men | 499 | 405 | 81% | 160 | 40% |
| Women | 854 | 700 | 82% | 272 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 540 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,182 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,182 |
| Room and board | $ 5,838 |
| Room charge | $ 2,780 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,272 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Augustana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 345800)
Augustana has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $63,104 | 6 | $55,153 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $55,887 | 14 | $53,442 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $45,414 | 27 | $43,894 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $33,439 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $53,310 | 52 | $46,758 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 161 | 92 | 253 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Track | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 57 | 82 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Augustana Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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